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It did not come as a surprise that Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole would survive the latest move to sack him as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). His opponents have been…

The federal government has cancelled visas  issued to travelers from the 13 countries it imposed a flight ban on over coronavirus. Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior, disclosed this at the end of the federal executive council…

As Britain desperately tries to contain the coronavirus outbreak, all schools across the whole of the United Kingdom will be closed after Friday. This was revealed by Education Secretary…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says the fuel pumps at its retail stations will be adjusted to N125 for each litre of petrol on Thursday. Mele Kyari, NNPC group managing director, said the adjustment is in…

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday suspended all religious gathering over over 50 people within the state. Details later…

Pope Francis has backed a prominent journalist’s complaint that tax dodgers were partly to blame as Italy’s health facilities struggle to cope with the coronavirus crisis. Francis,…

The federal government has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to reduce the ex-coastal and ex-depot prices of PMS to reflect current market realities. In a…

As the noble coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, Northwest Zone Governors Forum have converged in Kaduna and resolved to close down schools in their states for 30 days.…

Tonye Cole, former executive director of Sahara Group, is undergoing self-isolation after returning from London on flight with Nigeria’s third coronavirus patient. On Tuesday, Nigeria confirmed its third case involving a 30-year-old…

Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, says an American citizen who came into Lagos through the Benin Republic border is among the new confirmed case of the coronavirus. On Tuesday, the country recorded the third case of the virus…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Lagos state chapter has stated the level of coronavirus infection in the nation does not yet warrant ban on religious gathering and…

The Orientation exercise for Batch A, stream one and two may be combined when the camps reopen nationwide, the National Youth Service Corps, has said. Prospective corps members for Batch A, stream…

When Sam Smith sang “How Do You Sleep” questioning a lying partner on how they sleep with “all that shame and danger…all that fear and pressure,” we are sure many did not get his message. An…

A 103-year-old woman in Iran has recovered after being infected with the new coronavirus, state media reported, despite overwhelming evidence the elderly are most at risk from the disease.…

The Lagos State Government has stated it will request religious leaders to stop Friday (Juma’at) and Sunday church service. Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, stated this…

The House of Representatives, after a two-hour debate on Wednesday, banned all forms of open worships across the country over the corona virus pandemic. It said the measure was based on cues from…

President Muhammadu Buhari may have approved the reduction of pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol from N145 to N130. A reliable presidential source,…

Oprah Winfrey, an American media executive, has denied claims that she was arrested for sex trafficking. Numerous reports claimed the billionaire’s house in Boca Raton, Florida, was…

Scientists have identified the various classes of people at high risks of getting infected with the raging coronavirus, which as at Wednesday morning has killed over 8000…

Joe Biden, US Democratic presidential front-runner has made a direct appeal to the young supporters of rival Bernie Sanders after moving closer to the nomination with big primary victories…

The coronavirus cases in South Africa has increased by 23 to 85, Health Minister Zwelini Mkhize said in a report by the state-owned news agency.. The minister noted that there had been eight cases…

Nigeria is increasingly exposed to the deadly coronavirus. That is the stark reality that confronted Nigerians on Wednesday as government responded with a massive travel ban on 13…

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing governments and news sources to provide the most accurate and helpful advice to the world's population, as the disease is indeed global in reach. Health care professionals are in high demand, and so…

Former Liverpool winger, John Barnes, has given reasons why Liverpool should not be awarded the English Premier League (EPL) title this season following the suspension of the English top-flight league. It can be recalled that Premier…